Abstract: A multi-function exercise device having an elongate frame member with a conjoined seating component located on the frame and with the seating component adapted to lock into either of two operating positions facing the longitudinal ends. The forward-facing end has a pair of upstanding lever members adapted for manual arcuate movement having a set of resilient tensioning bands provided for a countervailing force for a first set of exercises. At the other frame end, is a vertical mast secured pivotally at its lower end to the frame member, and also provided with a upper end, manually actionable cross bar, for arm exercises. A pair of foot rests are mounted midway of the vertical mast for conducting certain leg exercises using a second set of tensioning bands which provide the countervailing force for the opposing end set of exercises.

Abstract: A variable magnification telescopic rifle sighting means includes an externally-located zoom adjusting ring rotatable about sighting means axis and modified to provide a digitally-activated zooming feature, permitting an essentially instantaneous switching over the range of magnification settings. The switching means includes an annular recess on the periphery of the magnification adjusting ring suited to receive on end of a flexible cable. The cable length is adapted to extend and be coupled to a grippable means that can slide longitudinally upon manipulation within a slotted bracket mounted on the rifle stock. A second protective collar embraces the modified magnification ring and has an aperture for control cable translation. The movement of the grippable means through its line of travel via the cable effects a concurrent shifting of the zoom adjustment ring setting.

Abstract: A lumbar back support article with a dual compartment construction, one compartment of which is adapted for mounting and interruptable fastening to a toilet lid and the adjacent second compartment is provided with a resilient cushioning element which is positioned to provide lower lumbar region support to a seated toilet user. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet lid mounting component is fabricated separately from the mateable separate cushion component with each being adapted to mate functionally to the other for use, but being handily separable from one another when desired for storing away.

Abstract: A portable abdominal and arm exercise device includes a first pair of elongate parallel rigid members forming a base with an elongate trough therein for receiving one end of a rigid spanning bar, a second pair of upstanding spaced-apart rigid members attached at their lower ends to the first pair of elongate parallel rigid members and attached at their upper ends to one end of a cross bar. The cross-bar is attached at its other end to the rigid spanning bar.

Abstract: A squeezing device for dispensing flowable contents from a compressible tube comprising two planar members hinged together transversely with an axle means. The lower member is a support plate for the tube and the upper member is a pressor plate being adapted to provide a variable width transverse gap at their hinged end which is dependent upon the inclination of that member and to slidingly engage and intermittently retain the collapsible tube while its contents are being expressed uniformly from the normally capped end. The transverse support axis for the hinged members can either be a dual prong element integral of the pressor member or it can be a separable rigid rod spanning the sidewalls of both members and capped externally at each longitudinal end to be retained in place.

Abstract: A displaceable bench vice support means consisting of a two-component bench-mounted device, the first component is a handle means of a rectangular configuration cooperating to lock with a rigid planar component that is also provided with a peripheral depending skirt, which skirt supports the bench vise readily on the work table. This support device is handily released to permit stowing away of bench vise and the support means until again needed.

Abstract: A portable device for non-stooping placement of golf balls and golf tees on site comprising an elongated tubular shaft with specially modified ends. The lower shaft end has a golf ball holding pincers and an adjacent dual tine, fork-like tee holding socket and tee retrieving device. The upper shaft end comprises a biased trigger mechanism cantilevered to actuate the upper end of an elongate solid rod disposed slideably within the shaft, and with the rod lower end adapted to carry a horizontal flange which reciprocates between the tee clamping position and a tee supporting position. The device is adapted for sequentially setting a tee in the desired ground and then placing the golf ball on the spotted tee while the golfer remains in a standing position throughout.

Abstract: A variable magnification telescopic rifle sighting means includes an externally-located zoom adjusting ring rotatable about sighting means axis and modified to provide a digitally-activated zooming feature, permitting an essentially instantaneous switching over the range of magnification settings. The switching means includes an annular recess on the periphery of the magnification adjusting ring suited to receive on end of a flexible cable. The cable length is adapted to extend and be coupled to a grippable means that can slide longitudinally upon manipulation within a slotted bracket mounted on the rifle stock. A second protective collar embraces the modified magnification ring and has an aperture for control cable translation. The movement of the grippable means through its line of travel via the cable effects a concurrent shifting of the zoom adjustment ring setting.

Abstract: An electrical power consumption error correction circuit for use with 220 volt ac power meters, or with 220 volt ac power supplies, of the type designed to reduce inaccurate energy use measurements by yielding a more accurate residential/commercial power consumption measurement by a 220 volt ac power meter through the use of at least one measurement correction circuits.

Abstract: A method of treating a human patient with refractory Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome via oral administration of an effective dosage range of from 1000 mg. to 3000 mg. of a pharmaceutical composition, in unit dosage form, comprising a minor amount of a solid or liquid carrier and a major amount of the amino acid, pharmaceutical grade L-tryptophan, or its acid addition salt, with both of the carriers and the amino acid to be selected to exclude the zinc, magnesium, and calcium containing salts as adjuvants.

Abstract: A limb restraint device adapted to limit excess limb flexing including a padded, flexible fabric member of a rectangular configuration, an attached flexible cloth means consisting of a closed circle mounted thereon to form two symmetrical loops adapted for double looping about the operating padded member, a final pair of complemental pile and look-locking segments mounted at one longitudinal end of a first planar surface of the padded fabric member and a second pair of such segments mounted at the other longitudinal end of the padded member and located on the opposing planar surface thereof.A separable anchoring strap engages slidably with the symmetrical loops of the padded cloth means, also being provided with opposing and mateable elements which form an anchor strap joinder and release means. The cooperating padded cuff and anchoring strap provide for the overall flexing play of the thusly restrained limb.

Abstract: A protective shield assembly for a melee combatant having a planar surface and an elongated unitary body with a contoured periphery. Both the upper and lower segments have a generally triangular configuration with the apexes pointing outwardly. The reverse side of the shield is provided with a spaced apart manually grippable handle and a forearm supporting sleeve-like boot. A depending tail on the lower segment adds enhanced body defenses and confers an aggesssive component to the shield allowing extended bashing moves against an opponent.

Abstract: A vest-like patient restraint garment presenting neck and arm apertures; the garment includes a unitary front and has at least two back panels each connected to the front panel. Each back panel has at least one elongated fastening strap secured at one of its longitudinal ends contiguous to the edge of each such panel.The fastening straps extend toward and at least partially overlapping the remaining adjacent back panel.One anchoring strap is provided for each fastening strap, with each such anchoring strap being adapted to cooperate with its respective fastening strap, with the length of the anchoring strap passing through the attachment means of the fastening strap.Each of the anchoring straps terminate in mateable elements which form an anchor strap joinder and release means.

Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a housing enclosing an insulating battery retaining member formed with spring arms for retaining a pair of batteries in spaced-apart relationship. Further included is a light bulb having a conductive support element one leg of which is in electrical contact with the surface of one battery while being maintained in fixed space relation between the retaining housing and the other positive battery post, as to the other leg. Adjacent the opposite end of the housing a conductive switch member is frictionally retained on the positive post of one battery and extends between the battery retaining member and a flexible wall of the housing.

Abstract: Alloy rayon fiber of regenerated cellulose and an at least partially neutralized copolymer of acrylic or methacrylic acid and a comonomer selected from an hydroxyalkyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6) ester of such acid or a styrenic monomer. The copolymer is present in an amount effective to increase the fluid holding capacity of the fiber. Masses of the fibers are useful as surgical dressings, tampons and other fluid-absorbing articles.

Abstract: A crimped, high wet modulus viscose rayon fiber having a multilobular, skin core cross-section wherein the core is surrounded by a discontinuous broken skin that imparts to fabrics an improved cover and hand properties. The fibers are formed from a modifier-free viscose. The elimination of the modifier reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates an environmental pollution problem created in the discharge of spinning baths containing modifiers.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyester fibers containing 5 to 20% by weight of 3,9-diphenyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane-3,9-dioxide , a novel compound, as the sole frame-retardant additive or a two-component additive comprising the aforesaid spirophosphonate in admixture with 20 to 80% of certain polychlorinated or polybrominated diaryl compounds.

Abstract: Rayon fibers made by spinning a viscose containing dissolved starch. Starch grains may be slurried in water, then made alkaline with NaOH to form a solution and then added to viscose.

Abstract: A crimped, high wet modulus viscose rayon fiber having a multilobular, skin core cross-section wherein the core is surrounded by a discontinuous broken skin that imparts to fabrics an improved cover and hand properties. The fibers are formed from a modifier-free viscose. The elimination of the modifier reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates an environmental pollution problem created in the discharge of spinning baths containing modifiers.

Abstract: The multi-purpose attachments for power lawn mower blades are designed to increase the efficiency and usefulness of the mower both to cut lawns and blow snow, leaves or debris from areas. The serrated cutter attachments allow replacement with ease, have longer lasting sharpness and the cutting surface is protected from foreign objects. In addition, the serrated cutters may be manufactured economically enough to allow used cutter attachments to be discarded. The blower attachments are designed to create adequate air pressure to remove snow, leaves and debris from select areas. The blower attachments are also designed to be resilient to assure safe use if foreign objects are struck during such use.